One local group sets out to take some historic Jeeps on a historic route, for one epic adventure
No GPS, no cell phones, no interstate roads, that’s the rules.…
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Student loan scams reaching Chippewa Valley phones
People across the Chippewa Valley, including the staff at WQOW, have received a voicemail saying they’re pre-qualified for student loan…
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Eau Claire developer plans to build 24/7 shelter for homeless population
To help curb homelessness in the Chippewa Valley, a local developer plans to create a new shelter near downtown Eau Claire that will be open day and…
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Chippewa Falls Kwik Trip employee saves woman from getting scammed
Many scams aim to trick people out of their money, but thanks to a Kwik Trip employee’s quick thinking in Chippewa Falls, a woman still has thousands…
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Marshfield Clinic Health System will require employees get COVID-19 vaccine
Within a few months, all Marshfield Clinic Health System employees will need to be vaccinated against…
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Hit-and-run: Eau Claire Sheriff’s Office looking for who hit bicyclist
Someone injured a bicyclist when they hit them with their SUV on Tuesday night.…
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Silver! Kenny Bednarek 2nd in 200m
The Rice Lake native finished in 19.68 seconds, his fastest time ever, and just .06 behind Canada’s Andre de…
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National Night Out held across Chippewa Valley
The annual event, National Night Out, provides an opportunity for law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to bring education, conversation, and fun…
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Western Wisconsin police chase ends in arrest
It started when a Pepin County Sheriff’s deputy tried to stop him for speeding.…
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Ringing in National Farmers Market Week in the Chippewa Valley
The 22 Annual National Farmers Market Week, showcases local farmers markets’ role in helping support healthy…
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